Improving Handspeed.

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by MagnificentMatt, Oct 31, 2007.

  1. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    What is the best way? Besides just improving timing, and doing punchouts. I know Ali and Rock used to throw pucnhes underwater...But i dont live near a pool or anything.
     
  2. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    I read somewhere that Ali only did it for a photo shooting. I tried it once just for fun and it was totally worthless. The only punch that may work is an uppercut, the rest knock you off balance because your legs aren't steady.

    Just do your regular boxing workout. Remember to bring your fist back as fast as possible as well, that's half of your punching speed.
     
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    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    Having a coach yelling "FASTER!! FASTER!!! DON'T LOAD UP, FASTER!!!" in your ear works well too :D
     
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    shadow boxing.
     
  5. JMonster

    JMonster Active Member Full Member

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    not cocking ur puches but using ur body in a twisting motion. breathing
     
  6. Johnboy2007

    Johnboy2007 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dont know about rock but ali did it for the media. It was all hype being as though he couldnt swim very well. Typical ali he made it up and invited the press along to take photos. Brilliant in my oppinion
     
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    ali was kidding when he said he trained under water, and when it came time for the photo shoot, he got nervous cuz he couldnt swim. all angelo did was push him in the water lol.
     
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    lefty Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Haha every time i see that picture in your avatar it cracks me up without fail, we should ask him how to improve handspeed.